BREAKING: Zelenskyy Gets His Wishes - France Detains Russian Tanker, EU Funds Putin Tribunal

The French Navy seizes a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Mediterranean while the SBU conducts a devastating drone strike on the Tamannaftogaz terminal in Krasnodar Krai. This maritime escalation coincides with reports of a potential energy truce proposal involving the United States, Ukraine, and Russia to halt strikes on critical power infrastructure.

Jonathan MS Pearce examines the strategic implications of President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to board sanctioned vessels and the subsequent reaction from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The report further covers the EU’s move, led by Kaja Kallas, to fund a Special Tribunal targeting Russian leadership for war crimes. Detailed analysis explores the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi and the economic impact of the $50 million blaze at the Russian oil facility. This update assesses how the targeting of Russia's energy infrastructure and the enforcement of maritime sanctions are reshaping the geopolitical landscape of the conflict.